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package org.apache.metron.profiler.clock;

import org.apache.metron.common.configuration.profiler.ProfilerConfig;

/**
 * A factory for creating {@link Clock} objects.
 *
 * The type of {@link Clock} needed will depend on the Profiler configuration.
 */
public interface ClockFactory {

  /**
   * Creates and returns a {@link Clock}.
   *
   * @param config The profiler configuration.
   * @return A {@link Clock}.
   */
  Clock createClock(ProfilerConfig config);
}
